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49 people are interested
Hospice Patient Companion
ORGANIZATION: Visiting Nurses - Hospice
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49 people are interested
Hospice Patient Companions: Work directly with patients and families by providing needed companionship for patient and/or respite for primary caregiver in home settings or care facilities.
best if volunteer can be available for regular once weekly assignments during the weekdays but one time, short term and weekend placements available. We will work around your availablity.
Volunteer needs to be caring, flexible and good listener. Mandatory hospice training will be provided. No medical knowledge required.
!! Also seeking volunteers specialized in Massage Therapy and/or Cosmotology (patient hair cuts) as well as talented volunteer Musicians (guitar, piano, singing...)
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About Visiting Nurses - Hospice
Location:
200 MAINE STREET 3RD FLOOR, LAWRENCE, KS 66044, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association, Inc is to provide quality comprehensive home health and hospice care, support and related services to individuals and families in Douglas County and surrounding areas.
Description
Visiting Nurses - Hospice provides end of life care with an emphasis on comfort measures. A team approach to care includes nurses, social workers, home health, spiritual support, and volunteer help.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
varied locations in/near Lawrence, KSLawrence, KS 66044
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- once a week/2 hrs or as available.
- breaks between patient assignments